Swans farewell second Richards brother

Xavier Richards of the Swans reacts after scoring a goal during Round 20.DAVID MOIR

AFL: Less than a month after playing for Sydney in the grand final, Xavier Richards has been axed by the club.

The Victorian half-forward, who kicked 13 goals in 10 games for the minor premiers this season, made an unsuccessful bid to find a new club during the recent trade period after turning down a two-year contract to remain a Swan.

He has followed older brother Ted out the door after the premiership defender retired last month.

The younger Richards will now look to be picked up during the delisted free agency period, which starts on Tuesday.

His manager, Phil Mullen, has confirmed there had been "some interest” for the 23-year-old's services.